With celestial sight, trials impossible to change become possible to endure.
Russell M. NelsonRead
Material possessions and honors of the world do not endure. But your union as wife, husband, and family can. No sacrifice is too great to have the blessings of an eternal marriage. By making and keeping sacred temple covenants, we evidence our love for God, for our companion, and our real regard for our posterity-even those yet unborn. Our family is the focus of our greatest work and joy in this life; so will it be throughout all eternity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the enduring nature of family relationships over material possessions and the importance of sacred commitments in marriage.
Russell M. Nelson's quote highlights the transient nature of worldly possessions and honors, contrasting them with the lasting significance of familial bonds. He underscores that the dedication to maintaining sacred temple covenants reflects our love for God, our spouses, and our future generations, proclaiming that the family is paramount to our joy and purpose in both this life and the hereafter.
Themes
FamilyLoveCovenantsEternal MarriageJoy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to emphasize the importance of marriage and family.
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